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K606 GVO

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

74,692 mi
Last recorded74,692 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK606 GVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,692 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounting deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,113 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Slight external corrosion to casing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Slight external corrosion to casing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 73,113 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted &/or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Slight external corrosion to casing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted &/or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Slight external corrosion to casing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 71,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,479 miles

both front inner sills started to corrod

both front inner wings heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,019 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No 2 injector has slight carbon leak

Oil leak, but not excessive At diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Engine/gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2021 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak @ water pump? ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Number 2 injector leaking slightly of carbon

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine/gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,649 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 66,648 miles

Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp ineffective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 65,559 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached foremost arm, bush retaining nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,909 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 63,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,729 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 62,829 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2014 57,804 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,767 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 57,681 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 57,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 57,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 56,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 May 2009 56,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 54,523 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 54,499 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 52,275 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 52,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K606 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K606 GVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K606 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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